Why remote work has staying power: It’s ‘still kicking,’ economist says
Remote work, a trend that sprang to prominence during the Covid-19 pandemic, appears to be an entrenched fixture of the…
How EVs and gasoline cars compare on total cost — where you live can make a huge difference
Electric vehicles may save consumers money over the long term relative to traditional gasoline-powered cars. While EVs still tend to…
Here’s the deflation breakdown for July 2024 — in one chart
Inflation cooled below 3% in July 2024, the first time it dropped beneath that level in more than three years.…
The unemployment insurance program is unprepared for a recession, experts say
Renewed fears of a U.S. recession have put a spotlight on unemployment. However, the system that workers rely on to…
A ‘soft landing’ is still on the table, economists say
Recession fears led to a sharp stock-market selloff in recent days, with the S&P 500 index posting a 3% loss…
Summer is ‘high season’ for flight delays. Here’s what travelers need to know
The summer travel season is in full swing, often bringing more flight delays and cancellations. But travelers may be out…
Climate change is gentrifying neighborhoods. In Miami, residents fear high prices — and a lost soul
MIAMI — Nicole Crooks stood in the plaza of the historic Lyric Theater, a royal blue hat shielding her from…
Job seekers are sour on the cooling labor market
Workers are souring on the state of the job market. Job seeker confidence in Q2 2024 fell to its lowest…
Here’s why you may get a smaller pay raise next year
Many workers will see their annual raise shrink next year as the job market continues to cool from its torrid…
A Silicon Valley executive had $400,000 stolen by cybercriminals while buying a home. Here’s her warning
After a yearlong search, Rana Robillard was elated to learn she’d beaten three other bidders for a house in the…
